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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Master bedroom today

I feel that our bedroom deserves a new post due to the new addition we've had since May. After picking up a Pottery Barn Moorish Tile rug in 'Clementine' for our master closet, I didn't sleep well until I had procured an 8x10 version for our bedroom. You see, they weren't in production anymore, and there were only about 9 on Ebay at the time. I finally broke out the Paypal when there were only 2 left. It is glorious, and Shaun claims it's his favorite rug ever. I totally agree.

It makes me so happy everyday. Is that shallow? Yes, but isn't it better than a cheaper rug that makes you go 'Meh' when you wake up? You can see the old Craigslist rug in the first post about the room. The best part is that I paid $200 for the old rug, and I got most of my money back when I sold it to a nice couple for $150. Craigslist ninja!

The new guy is quite striking when you walk in the room, I think it's totally worth the $440 price tag.

Oh yeah, and the last bedroom post didn't have the chandelier! I get SO many complements on this fixture.

The chair corner is not my favorite, but I'm not bothered enough to really do anything about it. Have I ever sat in the chair to read a magazine? Hell no. And I have to keep it covered with a blanket at all times because the cats scratch the piping. Ugh, at least it was cheap.

Sitting on the bed, you can see all the way through to my dressing room with the yellow Moorish Tile rug. I guess it's safe to say I think Pottery Barn's people are morons for discontinuing this rug! I would probably buy it in every color.

I can't wait for all our floors to be espresso - that line is so annoying. This trunk was an Ebay find about 7 years ago. I keep out of season shoes in there...just in case you were wondering. At least I think that's what is in there.

Looks awesome! Don't you hate it when your favourite items that you planned on buying are discontinued. I am experiencing that with an Ikea ceiling light that we have in one room and planned to have in two more.....I can't seem to find them anywhere online.

i feel like this is awesome because it's so pretty but not girly...oh the fine line. :) and ohmygosh, you ARE a craigslist ninja! when will you be offering the "how i'm better at craigslist than you are" webinar? i'd love to pre-register.

I LOVE that rug! It totally makes the bedroom. Well, that and the chandelier. Either way, I agree - PB are morons for discontinuing the rug. If they still sold it, I'd buy it in a heartbeat for our living room!

The bedroom is so pretty.I really like the colors. I love what you did with the trunk. I have an old trunk upstairs and after seeing this I am going to have my husband bring it down so I can make it look so cute like yours! Thanks.

It looks like a magazine spread... I assume you're using your new tripod? The room turned out ridiculously awesome. I don't think a rug making you happy is superficial, I think admitting it is honest. I wish I could find anything that makes me that happy!

Hi! I saw your room on With Two Cats!!!! It is just what I'm aiming for right now! I just can't seem to find bedding that I really click with! Where did you get your duvet cover, or is it a quilt/coverlet? Thank you so much!

Anon, oh I wish I had a way to contact you! That bedding was a comforter set from TJ Maxx, so I'm almost positive you will never find it. However, I saw something similar at Burlington Coat Factory not too long ago, so you may want to hunt around for something like it. Good luck!

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My name is Sara. I am a home owner/renovator, photographer, and stay at home mom in the Chicago area trying to cram all kinds of projects into the time my son is at school. Ashford is 3, and I had our second baby Zach December 2015, so things are pretty busy around here! I like slightly inappropriate humor, wine, and stalking house blogs. I love starting new DIY projects and sometimes hate finishing them. I love taking portraits of families, children and couples whenever I can. This blog is all about the projects my husband and I tackle, the projects that fizzle, and the funny things that happen to us along the way.